Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA PEEL OIL
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil (CAS 68916-04-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max ≤15 ppm furocoumarin (5-MOP). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
≤15 ppm furocoumarin (5-MOP)
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Synephrine quantification required; furocoumarin-free (FCF) grade recommended
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
ORANGE PEEL, BITTER, OIL (CITRUS AURANTIUM L.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: ≤15 ppm furocoumarin (5-MOP). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-04-1.
Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil used outside cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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